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A6 LTP

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,409 mi
Last recorded40,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,409 miles

various under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2025 40,407 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,140 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,188 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 37,187 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,370 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,833 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,225 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,731 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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A6 LTP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 LTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A6 LTP registered?

A6 LTP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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